Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
Loop 20 highway
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A Cessna Citation Latitude business jet crashed on Loop 20 highway in Laredo, Texas, late Tuesday after its pilots reported mechanical problems while requesting an emergency landing at a nearby airport. The fiery crash killed Joshua Baer, founder and CEO of Capital Factory, while two pilots and three teenagers survived and were released from the hospital. A dog on board also suffered smoke inhalation but was expected to survive. The plane, operated by NetJets, had departed from San José del Cabo, Mexico, and was bound for Austin, Texas.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Passenger Fatal
dog on board Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help

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